Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme

Theatrical Release Date: 2004 07 16 (USA - Limited)

UPC: 660200310721

Studio: Palm Pictures

MPAA Rating: NR   Contains:[Adult Language]

Summary: The pioneers and current purveyors of the vibrant art of freestyle hip-hop mingle in this hour-long documentary about the origins and future of the style. Shot in New York City, L.A., and San Francisco, Freestyle alternates between informed commentary -- by rap stalwarts such as The Last Poets, Mos Def, Supernatural, and Cut Chemist -- and impromptu vocal performances. Throughout, the filmmakers trace the social consciousness of the genre and suggest that it may be making a comeback. Director Kevin Fitzgerald previously made his name as a deejay on L.A. radio station KPFK. ~ Michael Hastings, Rovi

Category: Music [nf]

Awards: Best Documentary – Woodstock Film Festival Best Documentary – UrbanWorld Film Festival Audience Award – Pan African Film Festival Best Soundtrack – Los Angeles Independent Film Festival Audience Award – Pan African Film Festival

Features: Over 45 bonus minutes of exclusive freestyles, deleted scenes, additional interviews and footage
Director's commentary track
English subtitles
Film trailer

Freestyle: The Art of Rhyme

Format: DVD

Release Date: 05/24/2005

Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1 Pre-1954 Standard

Audio: DD Dolby Digital

Runtime: 75 Minutes

Sides: 1

Number of Discs: 1

Language(s) English

Subtitles: English

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. "Listen to My Rhyme Verse" [4:25]
2. The Roots of Rap [5:58]
3. Supernatural [3:44]
4. A Battle of Words [4:58]
5. Degrees of Hip Hop [4:27]
6. The Cypher [3:42]
7. Come Out to Play [4:18]
8. East/West - The Good Life [9:32]
9. Healing and "The Trane" [3:44]
10. Written/Free [3:30]
11. Juice [7:39]
12. Umar Bin Hassan [:27]
13. Redemption - Freestyle Theatre [8:37]
14. End Credits [6:09]

Cast and Crew: Tupac Shakur  Actor 
Biggie Smalls  Actor 
Casey Bridges  Producer 
Charles Raggio  Producer 
Kevin Fitzgerald  Director 
Kevin Fitzgerald  Producer 
Mos Def  Actor 

Country: USA